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Family Travel

Luxury, Adventure Family Tours

More families are traveling together these days. In fact, family travel has increased dramatically over the last several years. Big Five is a family-owned company that applauds this trend. We recognize the importance of family connections; and how those connections deepen when families explore the world together. We have established family tour itineraries and sought out accommodations and activities that truly welcome and embrace families. Far beyond being merely family tolerant, these programs feature elements that allow all ages to participate, and to learn and experience other cultures together. At Big Five, we don’t tell stories better; we help your family tell better stories.

Explore the private conservancies of East Africa that offer bush walks guided by Maasai warriors, day and night game-viewing drives, visits to partner villages in authentic settings, and activities including horseback riding amid herds of plains animals.

Whitewater rafting, forest hiking, horseback riding, exploring caves and rappelling through waterfalls are just the beginning of this rainforest journey. Enjoy stays in the premier eco-lodge in Costa Rica and in the quirky airplane-turned-hotel nestled in the trees. This adventure has something for everyone in the family!

These two countries combine to make a fascinating adventure in food and history - from Ecuador's Hacienda Zuleta, a colonial working farm dating from the 16th century, to Peru's Suquillo Market, you are in for an experience that will delight all the senses.

Explore Southern Tanzania's remarkable wildlife places by vehicle, on foot and by boat. Explore the ecosystems and animals of Tanzania's largest park, Ruaha National Park. Walking safaris in Katavi National Park are simply outstanding with the highest concentrations of hippo and crocodiles in Tanzania. Discover Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay at classic safari lodges and camps that recall the wonder of an earlier time.

Explore Ecuador's Amazon, one of the world's most celebrated and vital ecosystems during a 4-night cruise aboard a five-star, boutique-style river expedition vessel. Visit a local Kichwa indigenous community to learn how they live and work in this incredible environment.

Discover the magnificent Bay of Islands and delve into all that nature has to offer in this island nation. Hike the dramatic coastlines, swim with dolphins, golf at championship courses, sky dive, fly high in a hot air balloon, heli-surf, and more.

Adventures abound on New Zealand's South Island, where you explore pristine lakes and the spectacular landscapes of Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s premier attractions. Go trekking, mountain biking and enjoy dolphin encounters.